Job description

Amentum is now hiring for an exciting position in support of the Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) of the Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (C5ISR) at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. This project will provide the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Futures Command, U.S. Special Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps integration of C5ISR operational prototypes onto a range Military Weapon Systems & Platforms (air, ground & sea) as well as performing C5ISR prototyping, integration, and testing support based on Real-World emerging needs of the Warfighter. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Work as an Electrical Engineer who performs the design and fabrication of prototype/ limited manufacturing programs focused on C5ISR programs. Provide technical contributions to the development of concepts, technical data packages, and oversees fabrication of hardware systems. Perform fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements, and performing system analyses or simulations. Apply standard practices and techniques in specific electrical engineering assignments. Assist CAD designers in developing the electrical design of products. Work with other engineers to ensure quality, safety and logistics concerns related to systems designs are met. Assist in the preparation of test plans to demonstrate the effectiveness of the design packages. Assess the results of the design and test phases and work with customers by providing estimates for work and tracking expenditures. Prepare data and documentation, when applicable. Instruct, when required, electronics technicians, junior engineers, or serve as a contributor to large and complex projects. Work independently, with limited supervision. Required Qualifications: BS in Electrical Engineering or related scientific/technical discipline and three (3) years of related experience. Must have the technical background in fabrication for electrical connectors. In particular MIL STD type data and power connectors that are part of Wiring harness assemblies. Must have experience overseeing manufacture of components with a wide range of materials including injection molding, sheet metal and machining systems for use in electrical connectors Must possess the technical expertise to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics. Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) years of experience serving as an engineer or equipment designer Combination of Electrical and Mechanical experience Hardware design, assembly and test experience Experience related to design, development or production of military equipment or equivalent, preferable C5ISR systems. Robotics and/or Counter UAS experience Active Secret Clearance Compensation Details: $120K to $130K The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 08/25/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .

Requirements

Must-haves

Work as an Electrical Engineer who performs the design and fabrication of prototype/ limited manufacturing programs focused on C5ISR programs.
Provide technical contributions to the development of concepts, technical data packages, and oversees fabrication of hardware systems.
Perform fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements, and performing system analyses or simulations.
Apply standard practices and techniques in specific electrical engineering assignments. Assist CAD designers in developing the electrical design of products.
Work with other engineers to ensure quality, safety and logistics concerns related to systems designs are met.
Assist in the preparation of test plans to demonstrate the effectiveness of the design packages.
Assess the results of the design and test phases and work with customers by providing estimates for work and tracking expenditures.
Prepare data and documentation, when applicable. Instruct, when required, electronics technicians, junior engineers, or serve as a contributor to large and complex projects.
Work independently, with limited supervision.
BS in Electrical Engineering or related scientific/technical discipline and three (3) years of related experience.
Must have the technical background in fabrication for electrical connectors. In particular MIL STD type data and power connectors that are part of Wiring harness assemblies.
Must have experience overseeing manufacture of components with a wide range of materials including injection molding, sheet metal and machining systems for use in electrical connectors
Must possess the technical expertise to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
$120K to $130K
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Educational reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan

Nice-to-haves

Five (5) years of experience serving as an engineer or equipment designer
Combination of Electrical and Mechanical experience
Hardware design, assembly and test experience
Experience related to design, development or production of military equipment or equivalent, preferable C5ISR systems.
Robotics and/or Counter UAS experience
Active Secret Clearance

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave